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Riverside

New York · 2,882 residents · 2.647 sq mi
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Riverside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,430. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Renters pay a median $2,020 per month, above the US median of $1,124. Households here earn about 49% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,882
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,875 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,089 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,086 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+2%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9312K3K4K5K1990201020202024Riverside
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,430
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,208 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,147
+117%since 2000
from $13,428 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$2,020
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $883 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
33.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.8%(1,518)
Black34.4%(989)
Hispanic / Latino9.7%(278)
Asian0.7%(21)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.7%(2,060)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.6%(1,054)
Black18.7%(539)
Hispanic / Latino40.8%(1,176)
Asian0.9%(26)
Other2.6%(74)
Diversity Score82.6%(2,381)
Diversity Score
83
+15%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+64%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−25.3 ptssince 2011
from 25.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
17.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 29.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.2%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
77.9%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Female
22.1%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Foreign born
13.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.0%
−53.0 ptssince 2013
from 57.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riverside, New York?

Riverside, New York has about 2,882 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riverside, New York?

The typical household in Riverside, New York earns about $36,430 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riverside, New York expensive?

In Riverside, New York, the typical rent is about $2,020 a month.

How educated are people in Riverside, New York?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Riverside, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riverside, New York?

About 18.0% of people in Riverside, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riverside, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Riverside, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,582 residents, a change of about 122 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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